HCA Certification

Question 1

A Health Care Assistant (HCA) is assisting a client with passive range of motion (PROM) exercises for the shoulder. The client suddenly reports pain. What is the HCA's most appropriate immediate action?

Encourage the client to push through the pain to increase mobility. Apply a cold pack to the shoulder and continue the exercises. Stop the movement immediately and report the pain to the nurse. Switch to a different exercise for the leg to avoid the painful shoulder.

Correct Answer:

Stop the movement immediately and report the pain to the nurse.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of restorative care provided by a Health Care Assistant?

To ensure the client completes all activities of daily living (ADLs) as quickly as possible. To perform all care tasks for the client to prevent them from getting tired. To help the client attain and maintain their highest possible level of function and independence. To provide care only when a physical therapist is present to supervise.

Correct Answer:

To help the client attain and maintain their highest possible level of function and independence.

Question 3

When preparing to transfer a client from the bed to a wheelchair, which action demonstrates the use of proper body mechanics by the Health Care Assistant?

Bending at the waist to lift the client. Keeping feet close together for better leverage. Twisting the back to pivot the client toward the chair. Bending the knees and keeping the back straight.

Correct Answer:

Bending the knees and keeping the back straight.

Question 4

A client has weakness on their right side after a stroke. When assisting this client with ambulation using a cane, where should the Health Care Assistant instruct the client to hold the cane?

In the right hand, on the weaker side. In the left hand, on the stronger side. Alternating between the left and right hands. It does not matter which hand holds the cane.

Correct Answer:

In the left hand, on the stronger side.

Question 5

A Health Care Assistant is helping a resident with dressing. The resident is able to put on their shirt but struggles with the buttons. What is the most appropriate restorative action for the HCA to take?

Finish buttoning the shirt quickly to save time. Tell the resident they are too slow and take over the task. Allow the resident time to try and offer encouragement or assistive devices. Decide the resident should only wear shirts without buttons from now on.

Correct Answer:

Allow the resident time to try and offer encouragement or assistive devices.

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Prepare with the HCA Certification practice quiz. This question bank includes 75 questions covering resident, care, health, assistant, and patient. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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